HER2+ ER+ - huge side effects
Hi I was diagnosed with HER2 positive and estrogen positive breast cancer in October 24 Am having chemo / Herceptin - perjeta weekly until 20/1 then prob surgery end of February. As I’m older 73 am so worried about survival rates and if the treatment will work I’ve had no ultrasound or anything to see if the tumour has reduced and I have a satellite cell next yo my tumour - multi 3 breast cancer it’s been terrifying to say the least and still in shock and have had huge side effects - numbness - chemo rash and sores all over my body / hair loss despite having the gold hat and diarrhoea
Confused & Overwhelmed
Hi everyone I'm brand new & so overwhelmed. My nurse has passed on theses details & I'm looking to share my story, offer my support & hope my new sisters can help & guide me please. I've got a small 11 x 8mm cancer. Grade 2, invasive ductal, ER 95%, PR 95%, Her negative & I'm booked for surgery 24 October. I've been told to have the Mirena removed & stop all HRT immediately. I'm 57, fit & in good health. I'm in menopause & have been on my HRT for a bit over 12months. I'm currently on Ovestin three x week & Sandrena & Androfeme daily as well as having the Mirena. From all I've read I'm really concerned about stopping the HRT as I feel that the risks I will expose myself will outweigh any benefit. I also wasn't sure about stopping "cold turkey". If anyone can offer any info about this type of cancer & has continued with their HRT etc I would be extremely grateful. Thanks.
